[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton Today, stenciling a room is one of the most popular ways to create a signature look, and with the variety of stencil designs available, there’s never been more choices. For a light touch, use a stencil to outline the walls of a room, or for a more dramatic […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton If dark paneling in a room is aching for a facelift, you can rip it off or finish it with paint and glaze. Removing it from the walls is a major job that involves tearing out the paneling and installing new wallboard, woodwork and trim. For a faster […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton Many porchces and stair landings have metal railings that provide a sturdy barrier and firm gripping surface to assure safe footing. But when the painted surface becomes chipped at high-use areas or rust forms from corrosion, the metal needs a good paint job to restore its good looks. […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton A garage doesn’t have to be a man cave to have an attractive floor finish. A new epoxy finish on a rough cement floor will upgrade an otherwise ordinary garage while at the same time providing a durable long lasting surface. The most time-consuming phase of this job […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton If you use the word “dungeon” to describe your basement, consider giving it a facelift –starting with the walls. You’ll be amazed at how easily a fresh coat of stain or paint will transform the space. We suggest concrete stain instead of paint for the rough surface of […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton Until we learned we could paint ugly plastic and ceramic tile, we thought the only way to deal with them was removal, a strategy that makes sense if you’re remodeling, but not for a quick facelift when painting them is the way to go. It’s an effective and […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton You’ll get more than your money’s worth by painting kitchen cabinets but it’s a time consuming job involving many steps. It’s one of the biggest bangs for your decorating buck plus doing the work yourself saves a lot of money. It can be a dramatic facelift, especially when […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton The porch deck on most older homes is usually the most used entry point in the house so the porch deck or floor receives more than a fair share of heavy foot traffic, as well as a beating from rain, mildew and blistering sunshine. Under those conditions it’s […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton One of the least expensive yet most dramatic ways to change a room with dark paneling is to paint it with a splash of color. It’s a transforming facelift that lightens and brightens paneled walls with a fresh new look. A bit of preparation work is required to […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton We’ve spent many a day removing varnish from woodwork, and while the results can be stunning, it’s a messy, time-consuming job. The ideal place to do the job is outdoors to avoid the fumes from the remover. This works for doors which can be removed, but when the […]